On the other hand, I feel one of the main advantages of passive investments (via syndication/crowdfunding) is that I can hire a manager who has years more experience than I can ever hope to obtain myself.

Hiring Specialized Talent: Hire or contract experts in different areas, such as legal, finance, construction, marketing, and property management.

Dave Del Gotto, Tony Hoffman, Tom Vu and of course Carlton Sheets dominate the after midnight VHS stations and secondary cable stations1996 - First professional seminar company out of Salt Lake City enters the field hiring a professional actor to front as the guru.  

I could have hired a pro, completed the work in under 30 days, and then collected five months of rent, which would have paid for the contractor and freed up my time.I learned a lot from the experience and don't regret it, but I'm aware of my limitations and more selective about what I take on. 

Hire a property manager ASAP.

When you said your friend had a mediator get involved and that helped the situation get resolved, are you saying they hired an attorney to draft up a 5 day notice?

Hiring the right people is key.

I hired my first employee just this weekend.

It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

I just want enough stable revenue to pay yearly expenses, hire a property management team, and pay the debt preferably in 5-10 years.